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Posted on: November 6, 2023

Always bring a leash for your pet when visiting city parks

Photo Illustration for leash laws.

Photo Illustration for leash laws.

As a courtesy to others, always remember to keep your pet on a leash while visiting Fort Walton Beach Parks.

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A graphic image depicting holiday theme that says Thanksgiving holiday hours.

Thanksgiving holiday hours for city offices and facilities

Posted on: November 16, 2023
Promotional flyer for Kids Night Out at Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center.

Kids Night Out Saturday, Dec. 9 at Recreation Center

Posted on: November 20, 2023
Holiday garbage collection schedule.

Holiday garbage pick up schedule

Posted on: November 6, 2023
Advertisment for the 2023 Winter Wonderland event by the Fort Walton Beach Police Department.

Fourth annual Winter Wonderland expands to new location; two days

Posted on: November 13, 2023
Picture of cemetery in Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach’s two cemeteries

Posted on: November 22, 2023
Fort Walton Beach Police officers talk to young students at a community event.

Fort Walton Beach Police, Library participate in Junior League' Chlld Clothing Project.

Posted on: November 16, 2023
City Manager Jeff Peters unveils the FWB360 logo to the Fort Walton Beach City Council.

City Council summary for Nov. 14

Posted on: November 16, 2023
Fort Walton Beach residents gather to celebrate Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Ceremony in Fort Watlon Beach

Posted on: November 11, 2023
Fort Walton Beach police and residents participate in a Community Bike Ride Saturday.

Community Bike Ride Saturday in downtown Fort Walton Beach

Posted on: November 11, 2023
New restrooms at Ferry Park are now open.

Ferry Park restrooms now open

Posted on: November 10, 2023
2023 Veterans Day Ceremony flyer.

WEATHER UPDATE: Veterans Day Ceremony moved indoors because of rain forcecast

Posted on: November 10, 2023
The Fort Walton Beach City Hall Chamber.

Agendas posted for upcoming City Council meetings

Posted on: November 9, 2023
Advertisement for the Community Bike Ride in Fort Walton Beach.

Community Bike Ride set for Saturday morning in downtown Fort Walton Beach

Posted on: November 8, 2023
An illustration of two service members in front of a flag.

Veterans Day office closures

Posted on: November 6, 2023
Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus will sing carols at the Nov. 24 Christmas tree lighting.

Fort Walton Beach Christmas tree lighting

Posted on: November 8, 2023
The Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade is set for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade

Posted on: November 8, 2023
The Fort Walton Beach City Hall Chamber.

Upcoming Fort Walton Beach City Council meetings

Posted on: November 3, 2023
A student crosses a school zone crosswalk on his way to school.

National Pedestrian Safety Month: Pedestrian Safety is for Everyone - Video #3

Posted on: October 3, 2023
A picture of a campfire.

Okaloosa County Commission enact 7-day burn ban

Posted on: October 31, 2023
Fort Walton Beach employees pour concrete for new restroom facility at Ferry Park.

Ferry Park restrooms update

Posted on: October 30, 2023
Three police officers were promoted in ceremony this week.

Police Department promotes three officers

Posted on: October 26, 2023
New Orleans band Flow Tribe performs Friday at the Concerts at the Landing series.

Flow Tribe closes out Concerts at the Landing series

Posted on: October 28, 2023
City Hall Building

City Council summary for Oct. 24

Posted on: October 26, 2023
Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jeff Peters presents the October Yard of the Month award.

Yard of the Month for October

Posted on: October 26, 2023
Employee of the Year plaque.

City recognizes Managers, Employees of the Year

Posted on: October 26, 2023
City Hall - Distance shot

City Council Meeting Tonight at 6 p.m.

Posted on: October 24, 2023
Trick-or-treaters pose in a Barbie box at the City of Fort Walton Beach's 2023 Fall Carnival.

2023 Fall Carnival was a big success

Posted on: October 23, 2023
A Fort Walton Beach water customer received this fraudulent text message.

Beware this text message scam

Posted on: October 16, 2023
City Hall Building

City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24

Posted on: October 23, 2023
Fort Walton Beach City Council Chamber.

Fort Walton Beach City Council meeting summary for Sept. 12

Posted on: September 28, 2023
Florida Department of Transportation logo.

FDOT Okaloosa and Walton Traffic Advisory

Posted on: October 22, 2023
Youth play a game in the City of Fort Walton Beach's flag football league.

Registration for 12U & 14U flag football ends this week

Posted on: October 17, 2023

City departments and facilities will have limited hours Wednesday,, Oct. 18

Posted on: October 16, 2023
Autumn Poultry perform Friday night at Concerts at The Landing.

Autumn Poultry entertains the crowd with Concerts at The Landing performance last week

Posted on: October 12, 2023
Councilwoman Gloria DeBerry speaks during a Fort Walton Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday.

City Council meeting summary for Oct. 10, 2023

Posted on: October 12, 2023
Youth participate in City of Fort Walton Beach flag football and basketball games.

Youth flag football and basketball registration open now

Posted on: October 12, 2023
Pedestrian tries to cross roundabout.

National Pedestrian Safety Month video series: All about roundabouts - Video #2

Posted on: October 3, 2023
Concerts at the Landing line up.

Join us for Concerts at The Landing!

Posted on: September 28, 2023
Chance Leavins and Nick Tomecek talk about pedestrian safety in a new video series.

National Pedestrian Safety Month video series: Crosswalk Safety - Video #1

Posted on: October 2, 2023
Students, parents, teachers and law enforcement officers walk to Elliott Point Elementary School.

Walk to School at Elliott Point

Posted on: October 4, 2023
A crane crew installs a new prefabricated restroom facility at Ferry Park.

New restrooms installed at Ferry Park

Posted on: September 28, 2023
The Fort Walton City Council appointed John Mead to empty council seat during Sept. 26 meeting.

City Council appoints John Mead to empty council seat

Posted on: September 28, 2023
My Government Online portal allows residents to do business with the city online.

MGO portal allows for online permitting, business transactions with city

Posted on: September 28, 2023
Volunteer firefighters train during 18th annual Northwest Florida Volunteer Firefighter Weekend.

City's Fire Department helps host Volunteer Firefighter Training Weekend

Posted on: September 28, 2023